Post-Punk group Bruised will be releasing their debut full-length album, Rotten Codex, on May 15th via Chicago Research. This follows-up their 2018 EP, “Introduction to Rotten Codex”, and share a few of the same tracks. However, the LP’s first single is a new track called “Body Double” and can be streamed below.

Krust Toons: "What Stage Does John Cena Play?" by Tedd Hazard - please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.

Whisper Hiss is releasing their first physical release, a 7” single, this Thursday. The single, “Everything Must Go” is essentially a 60’s beach party was compressed into one gothic synth song. It makes you want to do the Mashed Potato decked out in the most emo clothing you own. The 7" comes with a digital download which includes an additional three previously unreleased songs. The band is also playing a show to celebrate on the same day, April 11th. It’ll be at Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, and Creature to Creature will also be playing a set. You can check out the facebook page for more information. Stop by to support the band and hear some great music!

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